The Cherished Wife

Ronald sighed internally.

Noelle made it to Collosus Group in the nick of time. She had barely taken her seat when Brian emerged from his office. Noelle shot up. "Mr. Parker!"

Brian nodded, giving Noelle a quick once-over. "You're late."

Noelle blinked in surprise. "I'm not late, Mr. Parker!" She rushed to explain, but Brian cut her off with a dismissive wave. "The project team should be here ten minutes early. You're new, so you didn't know, but don't let it happen again." "Understood, Mr. Parker!" Noelle nodded, making a mental note.

"Look, it doesn't matter who you are or what you've been through today. The company's rules are set in stone, and there are no excuses. Got it?"

"Got it." Noelle promised she would be on time from now on, which seemed to satisfy Brian. "Alright. Come with me to my office."

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of the picture. These files are for you. Take them home and cover them." He pulled out a stack of

bit bewildered. As she flipped through them, surprise flickered across her face. "Are these all projects you've worked on

set of challenges.

Mr. Parker?" Noelle asked, clearly taken aback. Brian paused, his hand on the papers,

here, and I haven't really dealt with this

just letting you in on it," Brian

beat just dreaming about projects any day. She was just a little taken aback by the

show. It's all about teamwork. They wouldn't give us this gig if they didn't think we could nail it. Your ideas and approach might need some polish, but

beamed, her determination shining through. "I won't let you down." "Good

on the way to deliver a coffee to Brian, so they nearly collided.